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News & Events

September 8, 2025

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Bookworm Frolic

The Bookworm Frolic returns to Mennonite Life this week! Browse tens of thousands of books of all genres Thursday, September 11 through Saturday, September 13. Hours are 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday. The sale features special deals daily:

On Thursday, September 11, Mennonite Life members get an 8:15 a.m. head-start at the sale.

On Friday, September 12, buy five books, get one free.

On Saturday, September 13, all books are half price. Fill a box for $15.

Mennonite Life thanks title sponsor Landis Homes, and other event sponsors Fairmount Homes, Ranck Plumbing, Heating, AC & Excavation, and Everence.

See more information at mennonitelife.org/events.

Maize & Snitz Fest

The 1719 Museum will host Maize & Snitz Fest Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. The festival brings Lancaster County's early Indigenous and European cultures to life with historical demonstrations, local vendors, and tours of the Herr House and Lancaster Longhouse.

This year the event features exciting new activities. Guests can bid on silent auction items, courtesy of local donors, artists, and businesses. Lots include fraktur cards by Lynn Sommer; an antique bucket made by a local blacksmith; and an original painting by Barry Lee, an artist of the Munsee Turtle Clan. Barry Lee will also be performing music near the longhouse.

To commemorate the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism, one rare book printed in Europe and one rare book printed in America, both related to the Herr family, will be on display. Additionally, guests will have the chance to learn about the 1719 Museum's dedication to historical preservation as we anticipate restoring the Herr House's roof with over 7,000 hand-cut red oak shingles this fall.

Specific activities for children include crafts, eighteenth-century games, and a scavenger hunt with prizes.

Find information and tickets at mennonitelife.org/events.

Maize & Snitz Silent Auction

If you are interested in donating an item or basket to the Maize & Snitz silent auction, please contact Heather Strahin at museum@mennonitelife.org or 717.464.4438. Suggested donation items include handmade arts and crafts, plants, items reflective of Lancaster County's heritage (Indigenous and European), and non-perishable food items that have been prepared in a certified kitchen.

Volunteer with the Visitors Center

Join a great team at the Mennonite Life Visitors Center, welcoming guests to Lancaster County and hosting families, school groups, and church groups at the Biblical Tabernacle Experience. Be a source of information and insight about the area's Amish and Mennonite communities.

Contact Paul Garber at groups@mennonitelife.org or 717-299-0954 for details.

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